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The passenger car traveling directly behind the Waymo AV proceeded forward, and the front of the passenger car made contact with the rear of the Waymo AV. The test driver of the Waymo AV then transitioned to manual mode. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode, and a test driver was present. Both vehicles sustained damage. The test driver of the Waymo AV alleged minor injuries.\n\nWaymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 1 of Standing General Order 2021-01 because a vehicle involved was towed away. 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